MelBushO MelBushO events are the perfect way to get started in bush orienteering without travelling far from Melbourne. Events are held from March to August, on Sunday mornings. You can choose your own start time between 10am and 11.30am, and opt for any of the five courses – Long Hard, Medium Hard, Short Hard, Moderate, or Easy. We provide coaching, course advice, and loan of a compass and an electronic timing device (SI stick). SI sticks are available for sale at MelbushO events. Find out more Online entry and payment are strongly preferred at MelbushO events, to keep registration and payment as simple and fast as possible, and to guarantee there is a map for everyone on the course of their choice. Entries close on the Thursday evening prior to the event. Find out how to create an Eventor account and enter an event. Great events for the whole family Information for Newcomers Start time: Starts are from 10:00 am to 11:30 am How to enter: Pre-entry via Eventor is strongly preferred. On the day entries will be very limited. Entry fees: Adult $12 or junior $6. Family maximum $30. Map provided. Compass and SportIdent electronic timing card available for loan. Courses: choose any one of five courses offered Course 1 = Long distance, hard navigation Course 2 = Medium distance, hard navigation Course 3 = Short distance, hard navigation Course 4 = Medium distance, moderate navigation Course 5 = Short distance, easy navigation Our newcomer coaches will help you choose the right course. Who is MelBushO suitable for: Any person of any age who can walk or run for at least 2 km. What to bring along: Long pants, shoes with some grip, money for entry fee, water. What will be provided at the event: A map showing the course. SportIdent electronic timing sticks and compasses are available for loan. What is a SportIdent stick: This is an e-stick which you carry on your finger and use to register that you have visited a control. What is an orienteering course: It comprises a series of controls marked on your map that make a loop from the start to the finish. You must travel from one control to the next in numberical order until you have completed your course. What is an orienteering control: An orange & white flag with a numbered control unit which is positioned at a particular place on the map. Which course to try: If you have not done any bush orienteering, try a course with easy navigation. These courses have tracks, fences or creeks to follow. Who does moderate navigation: Anyone who would like a bit more of a challenge than the easy course. The features will be obvious and you may need to be able to read contours to tell whether you are going up or down. Who does hard navigation: More experienced orienteers who can read contours and understand the map information. Can I do more than one course: Normally this would be fine, but under current restrictions you can only sign up for one course. Can I get some help: There will be helpers to provide instruction and to start you on your course. They can also talk through your course after you have finished. Also view New to Bush Orienteering 2025 Events - check final details in Eventor! Location Directions Sunday 16 March Darebin Parklands East end of Separation Street, Alphington Sunday 30 March Cardinia Reservoir Wellington Road, Emerald Sunday 4 May Granite Hills Cnr Gordons Road and The Lakes Boulevard, South Morang Sunday 18 May Macedon Macedon Regional Park, Campey Road, Macedon Sunday 22 June Westerfolds Park Porter Street, Templestowe Sunday 3 August Jells Park Waverley Road, Glen Waverley Sunday 24 August Hawkstowe Park Gordons Road, South Morang Sunday 21 September Woodlands Historic Park Somerton Road, Greenvale